The science of links (soulmates AU)

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2026-06-17
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2026-09-05
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Zhang et al. (2025) The Soulmate Bond: Biological Marking, Psychological Resonance and Clinical Implications. Journal of Soulmate Medicine
Vol. 51, 3-9.

Abstract

Soulmate bonding is a naturally occurring biological phenomenon characterized by the presence of a permanent soul mark, a distinct dermal marking containing the initials of an individual's soulmate. Soulmarks are present from birth and remain identifiable throughout the individual's lifetime, although their appearance may vary with the death of the soulmate.

The anatomical distribution of soulmarks is highly variable and appears to be determined during fetal development. Their exact number can range from zero (2% of the world's population) to three, with an average of one. Cases of non-reciprocal soulmates (known as “rifts”) remain in the minority, affecting less than 0.0004% of the world's population.

This research aims to contribute to a better understanding of interpersonal variables and their influence on the bonds that develop between people who share a mark. To this end, we will draw on clinical cases observed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).

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